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Since the weather changed how much has the stopping distance increased by?
What is the maximum speed Simon can travel on a single carriageway?
CASE STUDY
Simon is delivering electrical goods to private houses across the North West of England. He drives a 12,500kg rigid box lorry with a kerbside weight of 4,500kg. When Simon left the depot the weather was dry and fine, but it has since changed dramatically, it’s raining and foggy enough for Simon to have his fog lights switched on.
As a result, Simon is running behind on his deliveries
What are the benefits of having spray suppression equipment fitted?
CASE STUDY
Simon is delivering electrical goods to private houses across the North West of England. He drives a 12,500kg rigid box lorry with a kerbside weight of 4,500kg. When Simon left the depot the weather was dry and fine, but it has since changed dramatically, it’s raining and foggy enough for Simon to have his fog lights switched on.
As a result, Simon is running behind on his deliveries
Visibility for Simon is most likely
CASE STUDY
Simon is delivering electrical goods to private houses across the North West of England. He drives a 12,500kg rigid box lorry with a kerbside weight of 4,500kg. When Simon left the depot the weather was dry and fine, but it has since changed dramatically, it’s raining and foggy enough for Simon to have his fog lights switched on.
As a result, Simon is running behind on his deliveries
Along with his fog lights, what other lights should Simon have switched on?
CASE STUDY
Simon is delivering electrical goods to private houses across the North West of England. He drives a 12,500kg rigid box lorry with a kerbside weight of 4,500kg. When Simon left the depot the weather was dry and fine, but it has since changed dramatically, it’s raining and foggy enough for Simon to have his fog lights switched on.
As a result, Simon is running behind on his deliveries
What driving rules most likely apply to Simon?
CASE STUDY
Simon is delivering electrical goods to private houses across the North West of England. He drives a 12,500kg rigid box lorry with a kerbside weight of 4,500kg. When Simon left the depot the weather was dry and fine, but it has since changed dramatically, it’s raining and foggy enough for Simon to have his fog lights switched on.
As a result, Simon is running behind on his deliveries
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What is the minimum amount of time Mike will take for his daily rest period
What is the length of Mike's vehicle?
CASE STUDY
Mike driving a four axle rigid. It is the maximum legal length and width for a rigid truck in the UK.
It has a kerbside weight of 12,000kg and a gross vehicle weight of 32,000kg
Mike works 06:00am – 14:00pm Monday to Friday and takes a regular daily rest period at the end of each day.
Mike is driving under EU rules
What is the width of Mike's vehicle?
CASE STUDY
Mike driving a four axle rigid. It is the maximum legal length and width for a rigid truck in the UK.
It has a kerbside weight of 12,000kg and a gross vehicle weight of 32,000kg
Mike works 06:00am – 14:00pm Monday to Friday and takes a regular daily rest period at the end of each day.
Mike is driving under EU rules
Kerbside weight is
CASE STUDY
Mike driving a four axle rigid. It is the maximum legal length and width for a rigid truck in the UK.
It has a kerbside weight of 12,000kg and a gross vehicle weight of 32,000kg
Mike works 06:00am – 14:00pm Monday to Friday and takes a regular daily rest period at the end of each day.
Mike is driving under EU rules
What is the maximum payload of Mike's vehicle?
CASE STUDY
Mike driving a four axle rigid. It is the maximum legal length and width for a rigid truck in the UK.
It has a kerbside weight of 12,000kg and a gross vehicle weight of 32,000kg
Mike works 06:00am – 14:00pm Monday to Friday and takes a regular daily rest period at the end of each day.
Mike is driving under EU rules
Look at the picture
What sort of loads will Mike be carrying?
CASE STUDY
Mike driving a four axle rigid. It is the maximum legal length and width for a rigid truck in the UK.
It has a kerbside weight of 12,000kg and a gross vehicle weight of 32,000kg
Mike works 06:00am – 14:00pm Monday to Friday and takes a regular daily rest period at the end of each day.
Mike is driving under EU rules
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Today is Monday.
Presuming Tony takes the legally required rest break tonight.
What is the maximum amount of hours he can work today?
What type of tachograph reader does Tony's vehicle have fitted?
CASE STUDY
Tony drives a 26 tonne rigid curtainsider with a kerbside weight of 9 1/2 tonnes. It is two years old and has an automatic gearbox. He is carrying a hazardous load of flammable liquids in containers which is secured on pallets.
Each pallet weighs 1500kg.
Tony is contracted to work Monday to Friday but has been asked to work today (Saturday). It’s the first time he has been offered overtime this year. He started work at 4 am and will finish at 1 pm
Who must Tony apply to for a replacement tachograph smart card?
CASE STUDY
Tony drives a 26 tonne rigid curtainsider with a kerbside weight of 9 1/2 tonnes. It is two years old and has an automatic gearbox. He is carrying a hazardous load of flammable liquids in containers which is secured on pallets.
Each pallet weighs 1500kg.
Tony is contracted to work Monday to Friday but has been asked to work today (Saturday). It’s the first time he has been offered overtime this year. He started work at 4 am and will finish at 1 pm
How soon must Tony notify the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency that he has damaged his tachograph smart card?
CASE STUDY
Tony drives a 26 tonne rigid curtainsider with a kerbside weight of 9 1/2 tonnes. It is two years old and has an automatic gearbox. He is carrying a hazardous load of flammable liquids in containers which is secured on pallets.
Each pallet weighs 1500kg.
Tony is contracted to work Monday to Friday but has been asked to work today (Saturday). It’s the first time he has been offered overtime this year. He started work at 4 am and will finish at 1 pm
How should Tony keep a record of his driving hours now his tachograph driver smart card has become faulty?
CASE STUDY
Tony drives a 26 tonne rigid curtainsider with a kerbside weight of 9 1/2 tonnes. It is two years old and has an automatic gearbox. He is carrying a hazardous load of flammable liquids in containers which is secured on pallets.
Each pallet weighs 1500kg.
Tony is contracted to work Monday to Friday but has been asked to work today (Saturday). It’s the first time he has been offered overtime this year. He started work at 4 am and will finish at 1 pm
How long can Tony drive without a tachograph smart card?
CASE STUDY
Tony drives a 26 tonne rigid curtainsider with a kerbside weight of 9 1/2 tonnes. It is two years old and has an automatic gearbox. He is carrying a hazardous load of flammable liquids in containers which is secured on pallets.
Each pallet weighs 1500kg.
Tony is contracted to work Monday to Friday but has been asked to work today (Saturday). It’s the first time he has been offered overtime this year. He started work at 4 am and will finish at 1 pm
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What is the gross vehicle weight of Kevin's lorry?
What's the maximum speed Kevin is allowed to drive on a motorway?
CASE STUDY
Kevin works for a company that specialises in moving abnormal loads. Today he is delivering a yacht from Liverpool docks to Southampton marina with an articulated tractor unit and low loader trailer which has a maximum authorised mass of 40,000kg.
His load is 4.5 metres wide, 17.5 metres long and weighs 12,000kg
Kevin will leave Liverpool docks at 09:00 and arrive at Southampton marina at 15:45.
Kevin must take extra care when travelling
CASE STUDY
Kevin works for a company that specialises in moving abnormal loads. Today he is delivering a yacht from Liverpool docks to Southampton marina with an articulated tractor unit and low loader trailer which has a maximum authorised mass of 40,000kg.
His load is 4.5 metres wide, 17.5 metres long and weighs 12,000kg
Kevin will leave Liverpool docks at 09:00 and arrive at Southampton marina at 15:45.
Kevin sees the following sign
He should
CASE STUDY
Kevin works for a company that specialises in moving abnormal loads. Today he is delivering a yacht from Liverpool docks to Southampton marina with an articulated tractor unit and low loader trailer which has a maximum authorised mass of 40,000kg.
His load is 4.5 metres wide, 17.5 metres long and weighs 12,000kg
Kevin will leave Liverpool docks at 09:00 and arrive at Southampton marina at 15:45.
How wide can a load be before side markers must be used
CASE STUDY
Kevin works for a company that specialises in moving abnormal loads. Today he is delivering a yacht from Liverpool docks to Southampton marina with an articulated tractor unit and low loader trailer which has a maximum authorised mass of 40,000kg.
His load is 4.5 metres wide, 17.5 metres long and weighs 12,000kg
Kevin will leave Liverpool docks at 09:00 and arrive at Southampton marina at 15:45.
Under EU driving rules, by the time Kevin arrives at Southampton marina, he should have taken a minimum of
CASE STUDY
Kevin works for a company that specialises in moving abnormal loads. Today he is delivering a yacht from Liverpool docks to Southampton marina with an articulated tractor unit and low loader trailer which has a maximum authorised mass of 40,000kg.
His load is 4.5 metres wide, 17.5 metres long and weighs 12,000kg
Kevin will leave Liverpool docks at 09:00 and arrive at Southampton marina at 15:45.
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What must Derek avoid if he is to minimise his stress levels?
What type of operators licence does Derek's company hold?
CASE STUDY
Derek works for a firm that manufactures fruit machines. The company has only one 7,500kg lorry, which is used solely to deliver their own machines to the end customer.
He has recently returned to the workplace after having three months off due to stress. His doctor has recommended he take it easy and avoids stressful situations.
The company he works for has held an operators licence for three years
When will Derek's employer need to reapply for their operator's licence?
CASE STUDY
Derek works for a firm that manufactures fruit machines. The company has only one 7,500kg lorry, which is used solely to deliver their own machines to the end customer.
He has recently returned to the workplace after having three months off due to stress. His doctor has recommended he take it easy and avoids stressful situations.
The company he works for has held an operators licence for three years
Where must the operator's licence be displayed?
CASE STUDY
Derek works for a firm that manufactures fruit machines. The company has only one 7,500kg lorry, which is used solely to deliver their own machines to the end customer.
He has recently returned to the workplace after having three months off due to stress. His doctor has recommended he take it easy and avoids stressful situations.
The company he works for has held an operators licence for three years
What level of financial standing does Derek's company need to provide for their restricted licence?
CASE STUDY
Derek works for a firm that manufactures fruit machines. The company has only one 7,500kg lorry, which is used solely to deliver their own machines to the end customer.
He has recently returned to the workplace after having three months off due to stress. His doctor has recommended he take it easy and avoids stressful situations.
The company he works for has held an operators licence for three years
What type of operator's licence would Derek's firm require if they decided to start transporting goods for other companies in the UK?
CASE STUDY
Derek works for a firm that manufactures fruit machines. The company has only one 7,500kg lorry, which is used solely to deliver their own machines to the end customer.
He has recently returned to the workplace after having three months off due to stress. His doctor has recommended he take it easy and avoids stressful situations.
The company he works for has held an operators licence for three years
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What is the most likely reason for Penny starting work early?
Penny's vehicle is designed to cause less damage to road surfaces
How is this done?
CASE STUDY
Penny is a delivery driver for a commercial laundry. Their main contract is supplying clean bedding and work wear to hospitals in London, which is delivered and collected in roll cages.
Her company invests heavily in getting the best equipment and is very aware of their environmental footprint. Her vehicle is a 12 tonne rigid that is less than two years old. Its features include a reversing camera, air suspension, ABS, hydraulic brakes and state of the art satellite navigation.
She carries out the same route every day in central London and as you would expect, it is very traffic-heavy. It’s a beautiful day in April, and she should start work at 06:00 but likes to get in early. Penny has just returned from a week off work with the flu. Today, she will have a near miss with a cyclist that will leave her shaken
Penny notices the brake goes down too far when she presses it.
What could be the issue?
CASE STUDY
Penny is a delivery driver for a commercial laundry. Their main contract is supplying clean bedding and work wear to hospitals in London, which is delivered and collected in roll cages.
Her company invests heavily in getting the best equipment and is very aware of their environmental footprint. Her vehicle is a 12 tonne rigid that is less than two years old. Its features include a reversing camera, air suspension, ABS, hydraulic brakes and state of the art satellite navigation.
She carries out the same route every day in central London and as you would expect, it is very traffic-heavy. It’s a beautiful day in April, and she should start work at 06:00 but likes to get in early. Penny has just returned from a week off work with the flu. Today, she will have a near miss with a cyclist that will leave her shaken
Why might Penny have had a near-miss with a cyclist?
CASE STUDY
Penny is a delivery driver for a commercial laundry. Their main contract is supplying clean bedding and work wear to hospitals in London, which is delivered and collected in roll cages.
Her company invests heavily in getting the best equipment and is very aware of their environmental footprint. Her vehicle is a 12 tonne rigid that is less than two years old. Its features include a reversing camera, air suspension, ABS, hydraulic brakes and state of the art satellite navigation.
She carries out the same route every day in central London and as you would expect, it is very traffic-heavy. It’s a beautiful day in April, and she should start work at 06:00 but likes to get in early. Penny has just returned from a week off work with the flu. Today, she will have a near miss with a cyclist that will leave her shaken
A cyclist has stopped their bike next to Penny's lorry and has starting swearing at her
What should she do?
CASE STUDY
Penny is a delivery driver for a commercial laundry. Their main contract is supplying clean bedding and workwear to hospitals in London, which is delivered and collected in roll cages.
Her company invests heavily in getting the best equipment and is very aware of their environmental footprint. Her vehicle is a 12 tonne rigid that is less than two years old. Its features include a reversing camera, air suspension, ABS, hydraulic brakes and state of the art satellite navigation.
She carries out the same route every day in central London and as you would expect, it is very traffic-heavy. It’s a beautiful day in April, and she should start work at 06:00 but likes to get in early. Penny has just returned from a week off work with the flu. Today, she will have a near miss with a cyclist that will leave her shaken
How would Penny load and unload her deliveries?
CASE STUDY
Penny is a delivery driver for a commercial laundry. Their main contract is supplying clean bedding and work wear to hospitals in London, which is delivered and collected in roll cages.
Her company invests heavily in getting the best equipment and is very aware of their environmental footprint. Her vehicle is a 12 tonne rigid that is less than two years old. Its features include a reversing camera, air suspension, ABS, hydraulic brakes and state of the art satellite navigation.
She carries out the same route every day in central London and as you would expect, it is very traffic-heavy. It’s a beautiful day in April, and she should start work at 06:00 but likes to get in early. Penny has just returned from a week off work with the flu. Today, she will have a near miss with a cyclist that will leave her shaken
Penny finishes work at 18:00pm.
Under EU driving rules, what is the earliest time she can start work tomorrow?
CASE STUDY
Penny is a delivery driver for a commercial laundry. Their main contract is supplying clean bedding and work wear to hospitals in London, which is delivered and collected in roll cages.
Her company invests heavily in getting the best equipment and is very aware of their environmental footprint. Her vehicle is a 12 tonne rigid that is less than two years old. Its features include a reversing camera, air suspension, ABS, hydraulic brakes and state of the art satellite navigation.
She carries out the same route every day in central London and as you would expect, it is very traffic-heavy. It’s a beautiful day in April, and she should start work at 06:00 but likes to get in early. Penny has just returned from a week off work with the flu. Today, she will have a near miss with a cyclist that will leave her shaken
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What item on the tractor unit is used when coupling up to the trailer?
Why would Mike's boss have been angry with him?
CASE STUDY
This is Mike’s first day back at work after being suspended on full pay for two weeks. His job is erecting marquees for major events and weddings. Today he has a big job which involves setting up a marquee in a country estate.
Before Mike leaves the depot, he must couple up the tractor unit to the trailer and fill it up with diesel. Mike must remember not to put red diesel in the lorry like last time as his boss is still angry with him.
Mike has never driven this lorry before, it’s quite old and doesn’t have ABS or power steering, but it is fitted with a speed limiter. He will drive to the venue, do a full days work and stay overnight in a local hotel before driving home the next day.
Red diesel is?
CASE STUDY
This is Mike’s first day back at work after being suspended on full pay for two weeks. His job is erecting marquees for major events and weddings. Today he has a big job which involves setting up a marquee in a country estate.
Before Mike leaves the depot, he must couple up the tractor unit to the trailer and fill it up with diesel. Mike must remember not to put red diesel in the lorry like last time as his boss is still angry with him.
Mike has never driven this lorry before, it’s quite old and doesn’t have ABS or power steering, but it is fitted with a speed limiter. He will drive to the venue, do a full days work and stay overnight in a local hotel before driving home the next day.
What is the maximum speed the lorry can travel?
CASE STUDY
This is Mike’s first day back at work after being suspended on full pay for two weeks. His job is erecting marquees for major events and weddings. Today he has a big job which involves setting up a marquee in a country estate.
Before Mike leaves the depot, he must couple up the tractor unit to the trailer and fill it up with diesel. Mike must remember not to put red diesel in the lorry like last time as his boss is still angry with him.
Mike has never driven this lorry before, it’s quite old and doesn’t have ABS or power steering, but it is fitted with a speed limiter. He will drive to the venue, do a full days work and stay overnight in a local hotel before driving home the next day.
A car brakes suddenly in front of Mike's vehicle, forcing him to brake sharply.
He pumps the brake pedal rapidly - why would he do this?
CASE STUDY
This is Mike’s first day back at work after being suspended on full pay for two weeks. His job is erecting marquees for major events and weddings. Today he has a big job which involves setting up a marquee in a country estate.
Before Mike leaves the depot, he must couple up the tractor unit to the trailer and fill it up with diesel. Mike must remember not to put red diesel in the lorry like last time as his boss is still angry with him.
Mike has never driven this lorry before, it’s quite old and doesn’t have ABS or power steering, but it is fitted with a speed limiter. He will drive to the venue, do a full days work and stay overnight in a local hotel before driving home the next day.
Mike finishes work at 9 pm.
Under EU driving rules, what is the earliest time he can start his return journey tomorrow?
CASE STUDY
This is Mike’s first day back at work after being suspended on full pay for two weeks. His job is erecting marquees for major events and weddings. Today he has a big job which involves setting up a marquee in a country estate.
Before Mike leaves the depot, he must couple up the tractor unit to the trailer and fill it up with diesel. Mike must remember not to put red diesel in the lorry like last time as his boss is still angry with him.
Mike has never driven this lorry before, it’s quite old and doesn’t have ABS or power steering, but it is fitted with a speed limiter. He will drive to the venue, do a full days work and stay overnight in a local hotel before driving home the next day.
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What are the benefits of a double-decked trailer?
(Choose two answers)
What is the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight for the new vehicle?
CASE STUDY
Frank is the senior driver at a company based in the North West of England that manufactures own brand crisps on behalf of national supermarket chains. Today the company is due to take delivery of a new six axle articulated tractor unit and double decker trailer.
Unfortunately, the delivery of the vehicle is taking longer than expected. The vehicle manufacturer has just informed them that the driver who is delivering the tractor unit and trailer has just suffered a rear wheel blow out on the motorway. He will be around 20 minutes later than expected as he has had to wait for the wheel to be changed on the roadside.
What should Frank do to the new replacement wheel before taking the new lorry on the road?
CASE STUDY
Frank is the senior driver at a company based in the North West of England that manufacturers own brand crisps on behalf of national supermarket chains. Today the company is due to take delivery of a new six axle articulated tractor unit and double decker trailer.
Unfortunately, the delivery of the vehicle is taking longer than expected. The vehicle manufacturer has just informed them that the driver who is delivering the tractor unit and trailer has just suffered a rear wheel blow out on the motorway. He will be around 20 minutes later than expected as he has had to wait for the wheel to be changed on the roadside.
Frank will have to alter his route slightly now he has a new tractor unit and trailer.
What is the most likely reason for this?
CASE STUDY
Frank is the senior driver at a company based in the North West of England that manufactures own brand crisps on behalf of national supermarket chains. Today the company is due to take delivery of a new six axle articulated tractor unit and double decker trailer.
Unfortunately, the delivery of the vehicle is taking longer than expected. The vehicle manufacturer has just informed them that the driver who is delivering the tractor unit and trailer has just suffered a rear wheel blow out on the motorway. He will be around 20 minutes later than expected as he has had to wait for the wheel to be changed on the roadside.
What is the minimum height for an unmarked bridge in the UK?
CASE STUDY
Frank is the senior driver at a company based in the North West of England that manufactures own brand crisps on behalf of national supermarket chains. Today the company is due to take delivery of a new six axle articulated tractor unit and double decker trailer.
Unfortunately, the delivery of the vehicle is taking longer than expected. The vehicle manufacturer has just informed them that the driver who is delivering the tractor unit and trailer has just suffered a rear wheel blow out on the motorway. He will be around 20 minutes later than expected as he has had to wait for the wheel to be changed on the roadside.
What is the maximum height for an articulated vehicle in the UK?
CASE STUDY
Frank is the senior driver at a company based in the North West of England that manufactures own brand crisps on behalf of national supermarket chains. Today the company is due to take delivery of a new six axle articulated tractor unit and double decker trailer.
Unfortunately, the delivery of the vehicle is taking longer than expected. The vehicle manufacturer has just informed them that the driver who is delivering the tractor unit and trailer has just suffered a rear wheel blow out on the motorway. He will be around 20 minutes later than expected as he has had to wait for the wheel to be changed on the roadside.
What is the minimum overall height of vehicles that must display a height marker?
CASE STUDY
Frank is the senior driver at a company based in the North West of England that manufactures own brand crisps on behalf of national supermarket chains. Today the company is due to take delivery of a new six axle articulated tractor unit and double decker trailer.
Unfortunately, the delivery of the vehicle is taking longer than expected. The vehicle manufacturer has just informed them that the driver who is delivering the tractor unit and trailer has just suffered a rear wheel blow out on the motorway. He will be around 20 minutes later than expected as he has had to wait for the wheel to be changed on the roadside.